CPU
GPU
Core i7-1060NG7
Ryzen 5 3450U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i7-1060NG7 is positioned at rank #393 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060NG7
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake Y (2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1060NG7 and Ryzen 5 3450U
Core i7-1060NG7
The Core i7-1060NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 6,540 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 3450U
The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-1060NG7 and Ryzen 5 3450U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060NG7 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060NG7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-1060NG7 uses the Ice Lake Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060NG7 scores 6,540 against the Ryzen 5 3450U's 6,550 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3450U. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-1060NG7 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U.
| Feature | Core i7-1060NG7 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-17% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake Y (2020) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,540 | 6,550 |
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